The Bhaili Mahila Mandal in Jamshedpur, India, celebrated the 13th Gangaur Sindhara Festival at Rajasthan Bhavan with great enthusiasm. Led by President Kavita Agarwal, women from the Marwari community participated in competitions such as Gangaur Antakshari and Rajasthani folk dance, as well as a traditional attire contest and Gangaur decoration contest. Renowned singer Mahavir Agarwal Munna performed Rajasthani and Gangaur songs, and esteemed guests honored the winners of the competitions. The event also recognized various Marwari women for their contributions to the community, including Rupa Jain for her life-saving liver donation and social media influencer Priya Sharma for promoting Marwari traditions online. The Bhaili Mahila Mandal hopes to continue celebrating the vibrant Marwari culture through similar events in the future.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met at the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, marking their first meeting since Yunus took office. This comes after a period of muted bilateral engagement following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The meeting addresses tensions caused by Yunus' controversial statement about the Northeast region and highlights India's efforts to strengthen the BIMSTEC region through connectivity. In a separate news, actor Ahn Bo Hyun has reportedly unfollowed Kim Soo Hyun amidst the latter's downfall following a dating scandal involving the late actor Kim Sae Ron.
The Indian film industry reels in shock and sorrow as veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his powerful patriotic roles, passes away at the age of 87. Renowned actors such as Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn offer heartfelt tributes, recounting how the late actor had a profound influence on their careers and instilled a deep sense of love and pride for the country. The legacy of 'Bharat Kumar' will forever live on in Indian cinema and the hearts of his fans.
More than 150 hostages have been freed from a train siege in the restive Balochistan region of Pakistan, after armed rebels hijacked the train on Tuesday. The rebels, members of the Baloch Liberation Army seeking independence from Pakistan, have demanded the release of Baloch political prisoners in exchange for the safe return of the remaining hostages. The ongoing firefight between the rebels and Pakistani forces has left at least 27 rebels dead. Many of the freed hostages reported being forced to abandon family members they were separated from during the ordeal, as they trekked through difficult mountainous terrain to reach safety.
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The Karnataka High Court has denied interim relief to social media giant X Corp in its petition challenging the government's new content-blocking mechanism. X Corp argued that the mechanism, set up through the Sahyog portal, does not comply with the safeguards mandated by Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The Court has posted the matter for final hearing in April and has urged both parties to comply with Indian law.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's criticism of India's startup ecosystem has faced resistance from industry leaders, who argue for the importance of government support in fostering local champions in the technology sector. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha and former Infosys executive Mohandas Pai were among those who pushed back against Goyal's assertions at the Startup Maha Kumbh event, emphasizing the need for long-term growth and support for startups rather than just quick exits. Business leaders push back against Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's criticism of India's startup ecosystem at the Startup Maha Kumbh event. They argue for the importance of fostering local champions in the technology sector and urge for government support to help achieve this goal. Goyal had questioned whether the country's startups were truly driving progress, citing a heavy focus on food delivery and low-wage gig jobs.
The Los Angeles Lakers failed to maintain their quick start against the Golden State Warriors, struggling on offense as Luka Doncic's magic seemed to disappear. Despite getting the matchups they wanted, the Lakers couldn't convert on their shots and were unable to capitalize on opportunities as the game progressed. This was a rare off-night for Doncic, who was stymied by the Warriors' defense and a lack of calls in his favor.
Indian cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87. Known for his patriotic films, Kumar was also known for his outspoken nature and took a stand against actors who disrespected him. In a case that grabbed headlines, Kumar sued Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan for disrespecting him in their film 'Om Shanti Om', but eventually withdrew the case due to lack of remorse from the defendants. The actor's passing has left a void in the industry and his cremation will be attended by close friends and family on Saturday.
The Indian entertainment industry mourns the loss of veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic roles, as he passes away at 87 in Mumbai due to heart-related complications and liver cirrhosis. Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to the "icon of Indian cinema" and his works that ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations. With a career spanning over five decades, Mr Kumar's legacy lives on in the memories of his family, fans, and admirers.